Memorial of Randolph and Clay Duel Scene in Philadelphia
The memoir recalls a famed duel on the Potomac era with Randolph and Clay, detailing the tense moment, the hair trigger, and their final reconciliation moment. Randolph dies March 24, 1883, aged sixty, in a Philadelphia City Hotel chamber, with Clay lingering in memory as a friend.
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Potomac
Clay
Randolph
Virginia
Tatnall
Randall
Hamilton
Col. Tathall
Tathall
Gen. Jessup
Mr. Clay
Mr Randolph
Russia
Senate
City Hotel
North Third Street
Philadelphia
Excursion to Wauwatosa Highlights Rail Road Spirit
A Milwaukee Sentinel report describes a citizen excursion to Wauwatosa on the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad. Mayor Salomon Juneau joined the party, riding the Wisconsin locomotive at about 30 mph to Spurrs Tavern and back, praising the track and the railroad’s progress toward the Mississippi.
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Milwaukee & Mississippi Railroad Company
Wauwatosa
R. R. Company
Wisconsin
Spurr
Salomon Juneau
Milwaukee
Mississippi
Milwaukee Sentinel
Benjamin Franklin letter defends Franklin from French influence rumors
President Sparks writes that rumors of subservience to French interests are unfounded after reviewing British and French papers. He portrays Franklin as a true patriot, wise and firm, advancing American liberty. the text includes nonsensical market garble about hogs and prices, indicating OCR errors.
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Sparks
Benjamin Franklin
Thie Wulifogg
Eithough
Tha Eeason
Pay Up Debtors Notice in Freeport Journal
The Freeport Journal in Illinois asks all subscribers and customers to settle debts for subscriptions job work and advertising immediately. Prompt payment will avoid additional charges as specified in the terms.
Whig disarray and a Jenny Lind note in a campaign
In a district still roiled by Whig dissension a faction argues over leadership and loyalty while party purists condemn nomination practices as betraying old standards. Amid intraparty strife, praise of resilience, reform, and a vow to replace weakened leaders surfaces as the fight continues.
Rock Island Adversary Attacks Col Baker and Friends
The Rock Island Advertiser charges Col Baker and supporters with treachery and treason while defending rivals. The writer defends Col Baker’s local friends as loyal Whig supporters who stood firm for the entire ticket, dismissing impeachment claims as mean and contemptible.
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Rock Island
Col. Baker
Col. B
Denmark
Advertisur
Gig Col
Binster
Mien
Lelis
Lord John Russell on Bishops and Pope Act Debate
Lord John Russell writes on the Bishop of Durham regarding the late Pope act. He notes concerns about aggression and invidious acts and mentions May which laws on the subject should be examined.
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Byrtish Pearce
Lord John Russell
Durham
Henry Clay Speech to be Published Next Week
The paper will publish next week the great Henry Clay speech delivered before the two Elauses of the Kentucky Legislature on Nov 35 1850. The editor hails Clay as a patriot whose eloquence stirs action and inflames republican liberty.
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Henry Clay
Kentucky
Clay
Webster, Ivory
Mr. Clay
Galena fears over railroad plans and amid cross-town ties
WPA correspondent under Number One signature voices worry that Chicago and Galena Union Railroad may end the line at Savanna. He urges Galena citizens to ally with Milwaukee company, which allegedly has capital and sooner connect to the Mississippi. The piece notes prevailing Jo Daviess County sentiment and defends the Directors against accusations of self-interest.
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WPA
Galena Gazette
Chicago and
Jo Daviess
President and dignitaries host first public reception
The President and a prominent woman hosted their inaugural public reception on the 29th. Cabinet members and their ladies attended, along with the Diplomatic Corps in full costume, and visitors were received with cordiality.
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Big Lady
Andre
Boston Mayoral Nominations Draw Nasty Contest
The paper reports a heated local race with Cyauces Bs Goonwien nominated by the locefaces of Boston for mayor. The White faction backs Mr. Bigelow while an independent candidate challenges both sides. The article notes tensions and rival endorsements shaping the campaign.
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Boston
Cyauces
God Order Ina
Nett Publications January 1851 Gopy's Last Book Review
Nett Publications presents the January 1851 issue of Gopy's Last with a striking design and a notable illustration titled The Four Eras of Life. The piece lauds childhood scenes, marriage, and the death bed while celebrating the beauty of the December number and its embellishments. The prose describes wedding imagery, vows, bridal attire, and the emotional resonance of life’s sacred milestones. The review emphasizes the unity of love and fate, and notes musical accompaniment and gleeful wedding bells in the imagery.
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Nett Publications
Gopy
Hyman
Hill
Hell
Hope
Epiri
Death and notices in Godeys and regional journals
A reflective death tribute and literary notices accompany book reviews in Godey’s Lady’s Book and multiple American periodicals. The text praises the verse and contemplates mortality, then summarizes publications on mechanics, engineering, and historical registers. It notes pricing and subscription deals, and highlights Miner’s Express and Yeoman of the Prairie Land as notable Western and Illinois holdings.
President's Message and Panama Railroad Labor Arrival
The issue notes weather delaying transmission of a document to Chicago or Galena. It mentions the Crescent leaving New Orleans with 200 laborers for the Isthmus of Panama railroad project, joined by another 200 from New York, via Col. E. D. Baxsa. It discusses potential trade direction shifts and a separate 60 hour accident on the Princeton road near Rev. Owen Lovejoy’s residence. A group of Swedes hired from La Salle caused a wagon collision near Princeton, injuring two, one severely, and the injured man later died. A plan to form a new county from Will, Troguia and Vermillion is proposed, placing the center near Bourbonais, becoming Illinois’ hundredth county.
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Aughries
Los Cofocvisin
Empire Club
Wan
Mr. Clay
Jackson
Loco Foco
Jocofocvisin
Col. Baker
Syzainst
Haman
Mordecai
Houghton
Galena Gazette
New England
Galena
Jenny Lind
Jenn Lind
New York
Atvare
Jenny
Joan D’ Arc
Crescent
New Orleans
D. Baxsa
Panama
Atlantic
Pacific
Peru Democrat
Princeton Road
Owen Lovejoy
Lasalle
Bishop's Hill
Nonry Co
Princeton
Smith
Will
Troguia
Vermillion
Bourbonais
Minois
Treasury Statement of Public Funds Draft on the 27th
The Treasurer announces public funds subject to draft on the 27th inst 813 800 000. Transfers ordered from New York 91 000 000 and on New York 750 000.
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Allsgencot
New York
Peru grows as a shipping and trade hub on Illinois river
The article extols Peru Illinois for its river facilities and rising commerce with new warehouses and a steam flouring mill planned for spring. It notes potential rail connections, exports via the St Lawrence route, and a forthcoming packing and slaughtering operation. Also covered are various local and national notices, incidents, and political results.
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Penu
Lasalle County Democrat
Peru
Ilinois River
Hlinvis
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Lakes
St. Lawrence
Congress assembled and House organized with quorum
On Monday the congress convened and the house was called to order with thirty present. A committee was appointed to inform the president and await communications. The house organized, roll called, and a message read in both houses, already published in New York.
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Congress
Sturgeon
House
Iowa
Bowen
Berrien
New York
Mississtver LeoistaTern Adjournment and Senate Motion
A Senate adjournment motion failed while the House adopted a similar measure. A resolution required Governor to report any official correspondence with Southern states on secession. the Governor stated none. The Capitol mourners’ resolution failed. A Senate resolution favored not all acts of Congress, but no grounds to sever from the Union. Foote’s speech in the House drew a large, enthusiastic audience as he vowed to speak statewide and challenge any to meet him.
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Senate
House
Congress
Union
Catholic Hierarchy Debate and European Religious News
England discusses Catholic hierarchy with caution as the Prime Minister writes to the Bishop of Durham opposing papal supremacy yet fears Pope driven conflict more than Pascualine clergy. London banquet for railway directors. Abbot Lawrence attends. In Switzerland, Grisons funds a mixed Protestant Catholic education in Coire to curb clerical interference. Catholic papers protest. In Rome an American Protestant church opens with Presbyterian worship led by Mr Cass, after permission from the American diplomatic staff.
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England
Durham
London
Lawrence
Switzerland
Grisons
Coire
Rome
Sy .K
Cass
Fugitive slavers and the president letter to Fillmore
Fragmented, garbled OCR notes discuss a fugitive slave owner named Grafts and his wife writing to President Fillmore about misfortune in recapturing fugitive chattels. It mentions potential use of military force, civil remedies, and calls for unity between North and South. Additional stray snippets reference livestock, hogs, and generic agricultural tips, all in a jumbled, non-cohesive form.
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Fillmore
Bostonians
Bostos
North
Ant
Georgia
South Garoliva
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Chicago
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Yeoman of the Prairie Land
Princeton, Ill
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Commodore Stewart
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Arab
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Thompson’s Express
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Lycoming Gazette
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